Under general direction, supervises the activities of professional recruitment staff members, develops and directs the implementation of all U.S. degree-seeking student recruitment and admissions strategies  - identifying, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling academically qualified students. Liaises with the St. Louis campus Office of Admission and participates in relevant St. Louis Office of Admission meetings.Â
The Saint Louis University â“ Madrid Campus Office of Admissions is committed to cultivating and preserving a diverse culture of inclusion and connectedness and welcomes individuals from all different backgrounds to apply.
Job Duties
Manages the activities of all U.S. degree-seeking recruitment and provides direction to admission counselors, which includes ongoing staff training; monitors staff recruitment activities; coordinates auxiliary projects relative to recruitment process.
In conjunction with the Director of Admissions, develops, directs, and participates in the implementation of all recruitment strategies, new student markets, and undergraduate marketing plans.
Manages a recruitment territory, including the development of recruitment strategies, regional and local travel, communication with college counselors, application review, interviews, and in-person and virtual follow-up to students and their families concerning admission and financial aid matters. â‹
Liaises with the St. Louis campus with all things related to student recruitment and admissions as well as other activities as needed.Â
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned related to SLU-Madrid.
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Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of higher education admission policies and programs
Knowledge of enrollment planning strategies
Recruitment/marketing skills
Counseling skills
Supervisory skills
Ability to interpret test data
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to accurately file and retrieve information
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Effective presentation skills
Planning and organizational skills
Basic research skills
Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs
Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures
Ability to maintain schedules
Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Willingness to travel/drive and work on weekends and nights
Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree; supplemented with three (3) years of related experience. Spanish language skills and supervisory skills are preferred though not necessary. Study abroad or experience living in Spain or Europe a plus.
Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.
Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.
